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How can I be tutored if am an online student?

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If you are an online student or simply cannot make it to campus you are able to get online tutoring. Just send an email to me at melinda.pell@cv.edu with a request. A tutor will respond to the email with a link for the meeting.

Should I be nervous about attending tutoring?

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Everyone that comes to tutoring is looking for support, and that is why we love to see students and help them with learning. We are a very laid back and friendly group.

Will my instructor know if I go for tutoring?

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Instructors do not normally know if the students attend tutoring. You are able to request that your instructor be made aware that you have been attending tutoring, or you can tell them yourself.

What hours is the Tutoring Center open?

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We are open Monday - Thursday (8 AM to 8 PM) and Friday (8 AM to 12 Noon) during the regular semester.

When the students are on break, we are open Monday - Thursday (8 AM to 5:30 PM) and Friday (8 AM to 12 Noon).

Is there a tutor available for every subject for every hour?

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Tutors work on a schedule. To request information about what times different subjects can be tutored, just ask by emailing melinda.pell@cv.edu.

Can I bring my own computer?

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You are always welcome to bring your own computer. There are also computers available for you to use in person at the tutoring center.

What are the benefits I could gain from going to tutoring?

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By attending tutoring you could gain a better understanding of material, note taking, and how you learn best. All of these things make it more likely that you will do better in your classes.

Does the Tutoring Center provide study aids?

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The Tutoring Center has a supply of books for different tests, and can provide study strategies.

What subjects can I get help with?

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There are tutors for a broad range of courses. Most popular include Math, English, Science, and CIS, Speech and writing courses, and more.

Do I need an appointment for tutoring?

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No appointment is required. Visitors sign in when they walk in using a QR code.

Does the Tutoring Center have an app?

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There is an app the IOS and Android users can download from their respective app stores. Click the image below and scan the QR code for your app store.

Open your camera.
Scan the QR code for your phone.
Download the Ask-A-Librarian app.
Search for Chattahoochee Valley Community College.
You should see two options: Learning Resource Center and Tutoring Center.
Tap the heart next to both options to make your favorite.

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